Skin & Body Care Products Overview 5:13

Skin and Moisture

The skin is the largest organ of the body and one of the most common elements in skin care routines today is a moisturizer. Taking care of your skin is necessary for the health of your body, but may also be useful in achieving some aesthetic aspirations. The skin is the largest gateway for the environment to interact with the body, especially as substances applied to the skin have fast access into the bloodstream. Taking care of the body's skin organ system properly requires consistent care and a developed skin care routine. Incorporating the necessary skin care products into your routine based on your needs and skin type, like moisturizer, is important for maintaining your skin's health, as well as to achieve the aesthetic benefits associated with hydrated and healthy skin.

Skin Types

Not all skin types require the same needs and support, and understanding you skin type is crucial to being able to provide for it properly. There are four basic types of healthy skin, the two most relevant being dry versus normal skin. The type of skin you have is highly determined by genetics, however, the condition of our skin can vary greatly depending on a variety of internal and external influences.¹

What is normal skin?

Normal skin is a term widely used to refer to well-balanced skin. With 'normal' skin, the forehead, nose, and chin may be a bit oily, but the general sebum and moisture is balanced and the skin is not too oily nor too dry. The characteristics of normal skin has fine pores, good blood circulation, smooth texture, uniform transparency and color, few to no blemishes, and is not particularly sensitive. As the skin ages, however, the skin can become more dry in a process called age-induced dryness.¹

What is dry skin?

Dry skin is a term widely used to refer to skin with less sebum production than 'normal' skin. Due to the insufficiency of sebum, dry skin does not have the lipids necessary to retain moisture and build a protective shield for the skin against external influences, causing impaired barrier function. Dry skin, however, can manifest in a range of severity degrees, and is not always clearly distinguishable. Dry skin, also, affects people disproportionately, with women suffering far more. However, all skin gets drier with age. Dry skin is responsible for 40% of dermatologist visits.¹

Why Use Moisturizer?

Moisturizing is a crucial step in any skin care routine, as it reduces the chances of a multitude of skin care problems. Incorporating the right kinds of moisturizer into your routine can help maintain its hydration balance. Acne is a problem indicative of skin that is too dry or oily. Contrary to popular belief, those who have oily skin also benefit from a quality moisturizer, as the skin is oily trying to overcompensate for otherwise dry skin. Moisturizing can also aid in reducing the appearance of blemishes and improving the texture and healthy appearance of the skin, helping to minimize or cancel out existing blemishes. In summation, moisturizing your skin can help it to stay young, especially the most sensitive areas of your skin -- the places where it is the thinnest: the face, ears, neck, and chest, which are also more at risk for skin cancers.²

What is Daytime Moisturizer?

Daytime Moisturizer contains moisturizing Aloe Vera, Apple Stem Cells, and a hydrating formula that nourishes the skin, and leaves complexion soft and radiant.^* Coming in two options depending on your skin type, normal or dry, Daytime Moisturizer is an ideal addition for encouraging healthy skin.

Who is Daytime Moisturizer For?

Daytime Moisturizer is ideal for individuals seeking a quality moisturizer to enhance and maintain their skin's hydration and health. Daytime Moisturizer is a must for a complete skin care routine and is useful in conjunction with Toner to maximize the hydrating and nourishing effects of the moisturizer.

Highlighted Ingredient: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is commonly known as Aloe Vera, and is extracted from the leaves of the Aloe plant. Aloe has been used for thousands of years medicinally across many cultures, and it includes over 200 nutritional substances, including but not limited to 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins (including A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E, Choline and Folic Acid), and active enzymes. The vitamins are useful in protecting the skin from free radicals, which can damage skin and cause premature aging. The leaf juice of Aloe Barbadensis can serve as an anti-inflammatory and soothe the skin, even in cases of burns, and can also reduce scars and have wound healing properties. Aloe is also useful in protecting the skin from UV damage through aloin, an herb of aloe that can block up to 30 percent of ultraviolet rays when it's applied to the skin's surface.³

The Bottom Line

Daytime Moisturizer contains moisturizing Aloe Vera, Apple Stem Cells, and a hydrating formula that nourishes the skin, and leaves complexion soft and radiant.* Daytime Moisturizer is ideal for individuals seeking a quality moisturizer to enhance and maintain their skin's hydration and health. Utilizing the beneficial effects of Aloe, Daytime Moisturizer provides vitamin content and inflammatory and healing properties that have been used for centuries.